Series
Empire
“Their reign. Their rules.”
DramaSoap
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 12 epS2 · 18 epS3 · 18 epS4 · 18 epS5 · 18 epS6 · 18 ep
Lucious Lyon's reign as the head of Empire Entertainment has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes when he learns he has a disease and must choose one of his three sons to take over: Andre, Jamal or Hakeem. Complicating matters is their mother and Lucious' ex-wife, Cookie, who emerges from prison to claim her share.
1Pilot7 Jan 2015 · 48m · ★ 4.7Lucious Lyon is the head of a music empire whose reign has been unchallenged for years. But all that changes when he learns he has a disease and must choose one of his three sons to take over: Andre, Jamal or Hakeem. Complicating matters is their mother and Lucious’ ex-wife, Cookie, who emerges from prison to claim her share. 
2The Outspoken King14 Jan 2015 · 45m · ★ 7.8Lucious has to defend Empire's IPO launch after one of his artists is involved in a shooting; Cookie hears about Lucious' plans for a huge performance for Hakeem, but not Jamal; Bunkie's murder is investigated.
3The Devil Quotes Scripture21 Jan 2015 · 46m · ★ 7.5The Lyons head to Philadelphia and get a taste of what their life could have been if Lucious hadn't made it big. Lucious promotes Hakeem's new relationship with hip-hop star Tianna, but tensions rise when another woman tries to catch Hakeem's eye.
4False Imposition28 Jan 2015 · 45m · ★ 8.2Lucious attempts to steal a super-hot, chart-topping artist from his rival at Safe House Records. Meanwhile, Jamal struggles to compose original music and Cookie tries to forge a relationship with her estranged son, Hakeem.
5Dangerous Bonds4 Feb 2015 · 46m · ★ 6.8Cookie receives an anonymous gift from an admirer that she believes might be a veiled threat from a person from her prison past. Meanwhile, Lucious takes charge of Hakeem's first video shoot.
6Out, Damned Spot11 Feb 2015 · 45m · ★ 9.4Vernon is caught in the middle of a very sticky situation. Meanwhile, Jamal is rising to stardom, but his newfound drive and ambition might stir up trouble in his relationships. To make matters worse, a mystery woman (guest star Raven Symone) from the family's past shows up with a huge surprise.
7Our Dancing Days18 Feb 2015 · 45m · ★ 6.6Tension mounts between Hakeem and Jamal, as Lucious attempts to brand Empire Entertainment as a tight-knit, “family-run” company. Meanwhile, Cookie and Anika don’t hold anything back when it comes to taking over the company. 
8The Lyon's Roar25 Feb 2015 · 45m · ★ 8.6It’s time for the Lyon family to come together and record a legacy album with Lucious, Hakeem and Jamal. Cookie and Camilla finally come face-to-face, Andre struggles with some inner demons and Jamal steps into the spotlight with news that surprises everyone.
9Unto the Breach4 Mar 2015 · 46m · ★ 6.3It's an all-out war when Cookie uncovers Anika's big backstabbing secret, and Lucious must come face-to-face with his longtime rival, Billy Beretti. As the Lyon family rallies to save Empire Entertainment, all three sons take drastic measures: Jamal gets close with famous artist Delphine, Hakeem works hand-in-hand with Cookie and Andre is pushed way beyond his limits.
10Sins of the Father11 Mar 2015 · 45m · ★ 9.2Andre forms a new musical relationship with Michelle, and a woman from Lucious' past, Angie, comes into the picture. Meanwhile, Lucious invites the whole family over to his home. However, everyone arrives with their own agendas. Hakeem, under the influence of Camilla, sets out to show his father that he's a true artist and a good businessman. Then, Cookie prepares to state her own agenda for Empire and for her family, when Olivia arrives.
11Die But Once18 Mar 2015 · 46m · ★ 8.4Jamal and Lucious are on their way to forming a music-centered relationship, but once again, Lucious has a secret that's about to change everything.
12Who I Am18 Mar 2015 · 45m · ★ 6.1Hakeem decides to flirt with the enemy, while trying to figure out what the best move is for his career. Meanwhile, Cookie is cooking up a plan of her own.
Details
- Created by
- Danny Strong, Lee Daniels
- First aired
- 7 Jan 2015
- Last aired
- 21 Apr 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- FOX
- Episodes
- 102
- Votes
- 767 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Terrence HowardLucious Lyon
Taraji P. HensonCookie Lyon
Bryshere Y. GrayHakeem Lyon
Trai ByersAndre Lyon
Gabourey SidibeBecky
Ta'Rhonda JonesPorsha
SerayahTiana Brown
Nicole Ari ParkerGiselle Sims-Barker
Meta GoldingTeri Lyon
A.Z. KelseyJeff Kingsley
Rhyon Nicole BrownMaya
MarioDevon
Katlynn SimoneTreasure
Wood HarrisDamon Cross
